Those who stand at the spot behind the Mall at The Source in Westbury use the words “cool” and “amazing” to describe it.

There is already a monument of an airplane on the spot, but the property is set to go up for auction next week.

Town of Hempstead lawmakers want to make this area a historic landmark that cannot be changed, and they have started the paperwork to make that happen.

“And that’s the important part of landmark status. Before the new owners make a move they have to come back to the landmarks commission,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray told WCBS 880 reporter Sophia Hall.

It was Adam Sackowitz, a 20-year-old Hofstra University student, who brought this to the town’s attention :

“One of the most important parts of American history took place here,” he said. “This is our history and it belongs to everyone.”

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